Question 11.4.2: Identify intermolecular forces in a substance. Identify all ......

Identify intermolecular forces in a substance.

Identify all IMFs that exist between XeO_{3} molecules.

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You are asked to identify all IMFs that exist between molecules in a pure substance.
You are given the chemical formula of the substance.
First, draw a Lewis structure and determine the shape of the molecule. XeO_{3} has a trigonal pyramidal shape and polar bonds; therefore, it is a polar molecule. Thus, there are dipole– dipole IMFs between XeO_{3} molecules. In addition, induced dipole–induced dipole (dispersion) forces are always present between molecules.

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